Dive Guide for The Bahamas

The Bahamas is one of the Caribbean’s best-known diving destinations, with clear water and a wide range of underwater environments. Diving varies considerably across the islands, with reefs, walls, wrecks, blue holes, caverns, and some of the region’s best-known shark encounters.

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Where you stay plays an important role in the type of diving available. Nassau offers convenient access to reefs, wrecks, walls, and shark diving, while areas such as Grand Bahama, Bimini, Andros, and the Exumas each offer different diving experiences.

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Types of dives in The Bahamas

Boat Current Drift Salt water Wreck Deep (80ft/24.5m) Wall Swim through Cavern Snorkel site Technical

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The Bahamas covers a huge area, and choosing the right island is one of the most important parts of planning your dive trip.

• Different islands specialize in different types of diving
• Shark encounters vary by location and season
• Many well-known dive sites aren't practical to combine from one location

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When to dive in The Bahamas

The Bahamas offers year-round diving, with warm water throughout the year. December through April generally brings drier weather, while summer and early fall bring warmer water and a greater chance of storms.